When it comes to farmers trying to know the type of poultry bird they can actually start with a low capital and the quantity they… Read More »The Type of Bird Recommended for Low Capital start up and the Quantity to Start with
Birds like Broilers and Cockerels should be better targeted towards festive periods like: Ramadan, Christmas, Easter and New Year Celebrations because this is the time… Read More »The Best Times to Raise each Type of Bird in Nigeria
Sometimes you hear a poultry farmer complaining that he/she have raised some pullets that did not lay egg even at 22weeks of age or above.… Read More »Factors that Prevent Pullets from Laying Eggs at the Appropriate Time
Often times, Poultry Farmers always ask which of the poultry types is better to raise for commercial production, especially beginners intending to make their first… Read More »Best Type of Poultry to Raise for Commercial Production and their Time of Maturity
Poultry farming refers to a wide range of birds of various species and it applies to them generally alive or dressed that is killed and… Read More »Introduction to Poultry Farming
Commercial poultry production as an enterprise enjoys a high degree of patronage in the livestock sub-sector of the agro-business across the world. This is because… Read More »Economic Implications of Diseases of Poultry Production
The modern poultry industry has evolved from decades of systematic growth and scientific innovations. Hence, today you can see a standard commercial egg-laying bird laying… Read More »Nutritional Diseases of Poultry: Symptoms, Control, and Treatments
Parasitic diseases are those type of diseases which are caused by parasites. A disease is an unhealthy or abnormal physical state and/or appearance. It can… Read More »Parasitic Diseases of Poultry: Symptoms, Control, and Treatments
There are some poultry diseases with the same names like cholera, pox, typhoid, hepatitis, etc. Chickens are also known to suffer from internal and external… Read More »Fungal Diseases of Poultry: Symptoms, Control, and Treatments
These are poultry diseases caused by a virus. Some examples of viral diseases of poultry include Newcastle disease, fowl pox, leucosis complex, and avian encephalomyelitis.… Read More »Viral Diseases of Poultry: Symptoms, Control, and Treatments
For many years, the poultry industry has emerged as a major source of the much-required animal protein. One major concern of the poultry farmer is… Read More »Farm Management Practices and Hygiene in Poultry Production
This can be a product of either a dual-purpose poultry farm that produces both meat and eggs or a single-purpose poultry farm that produces either… Read More »Best Management and Processing Practices of Poultry Meats
The main poultry products marketed in most countries are eggs and poultry meat. The tastes of consumers vary and for the acceptability of these products… Read More »Best Practices of Handling Chicken Eggs
The essential conditions for broiler rearing are similar to that of the pullet chicks that have been discussed. In our previous articles, However, the following… Read More »Recommended Management Practices for Broilers
Broilers are fast-growing birds that reach a market weight of 1.6kg to 2kg in 8-10 weeks or 12 weeks at most. A broiler or fryer… Read More »Best Broiler (Table Birds) Production Guide
Poultry breeders are managed essentially using the same techniques that apply to layers. The minor differences in practical details rest on the assumption that the… Read More »Best Practices in Management of Poultry Breeders for Maximum Performance
Layers, like chicks and growers, are taken care of by applying some routine operations daily and by performing some specific operations as the need for… Read More »Best Practices in Management of Layers for Optimum Egg Production
The following are the six (6) factors that affect the performance of the layer chickens in poultry production: 1. Temperature Hens need a moderate temperature… Read More »Factors Affecting the Performance of the Layer Chickens
Poultry meat and egg for human consumption are the two reasons for raising broilers and pullet chicks. It has generally been agreed that poultry is… Read More »Production and Management Issues Relating to Poultry Meat and Eggs
In rearing poultry chickens, the growers need more ventilation than the chicks. Maximum ventilation will be guaranteed partly by using poultry houses with low-sided walls… Read More »Important Considerations in Rearing Poultry Chickens
The subject of discussion is still focused on raising poultry chicks successfully to guarantee sustainable production and income. The emphasis in this unit is the… Read More »Methods, Facilities, and Equipment Required for Rearing of Chicks
